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F1: Grand Prix News Briefs (Update 5)
Paul Hembery has revealed that next year's Pirelli tires will be significantly different...
Pirelli became the official tire supplier of Formula One in 2011. (Photo: Getty Images)
2013 Pirelli Tires To Be Different - Hembery: Paul Hembery has revealed that next year's Pirelli tires will be significantly different. The teams will get their first taste of the Italian marque's 2013 rubber during free practice in Brazil late this month. Pirelli's F1 boss Hembery told Brazilian journalists on Thursday: "The (2013) tires will be significantly different to this year, which will challenge the teams because the cars will be virtually the same, with almost no change in the regulations. The difference (in tires) from 2012 to 2013, however, will have a strong effect on the aerodynamics of the cars, and so the teams will have to work hard," the Briton is quoted by Totalrace. He said there will also be a greater difference between the various compounds in 2013.
Renault Suspects Supplier To Blame For Quali Debacle: Renault suspects equipment failure caused Sebastian Vettel to be pushed to the back of the grid in Abu Dhabi. Actually, Red Bull pointed the finger of blame at its French engine supplier, revealing that Renault engineers asked for the German to be stopped at the side of the track after he qualified third last Saturday. Then, when FIA scrutineers could not find the mandatory liter of fuel in the RB8's tank for sampling, team boss Christian Horner insisted it is Renault's decision to crunch the numbers for qualifying. However, Renault's top F1 engineer Remi Taffin suspects the French marque is actually not to blame. "We need further investigation," he is quoted by the Spanish daily AS. "We have checked the numbers, we have looked at what we did with the 'robot' and each number says there should have been enough (fuel). Along with the supplier, Red Bull is now checking (the fuel equipment/robot). We have checked everything on our side and we have not seen any problems," added Taffin.
Coke Would Tackle F1 With Energy Drink - Ecclestone: Bernie Ecclestone has admitted that if Coca-Cola enters Formula One as a sponsor, it would do so with one of its 'energy drink' brands. It was reported earlier this year that Coke, arguably the most recognized brand name on earth, could be eyeing F1. Sources had told the business journalist Christian Sylt that McLaren could ultimately win the deal, replacing the British team's flagging title backer Vodafone. Asked about the rumors, Ecclestone told Eurosport: "The president of Coca-Cola is a very good friend of mine but the head of marketing has always said he didn't think Formula One was good for them." But the F1 chief executive admitted that "if they do come in I think they will come in with one of their energy drink brands, not Coke itself." Sylt said Coca-Cola's leading energy drink brand is Relentless, which according to Wikipedia "has been compared to energy drinks such as Red Bull." Ecclestone, however, warned: "You wouldn't want to take Red Bull on."
FIA Warns Drivers To Stop Bad Language: Formula One teams have been instructed to pull their drivers into line, after World Champion Sebastian Vettel and former title winner Kimi Raikkonen swore during their post-race podium interviews in Abu Dhabi last weekend. Speaking to former driver David Coulthard for the 'world feed'-broadcast new podium interviews at Yas Marina, Raikkonen said the word "sh*t" and Red Bull's Vettel "f**k." "I should just remind our audience that he (Vettel) is speaking in his second language," Coulthard said immediately on the podium, "and so we apologize for the choice of words." But in a letter to team bosses, the FIA's communications head Norman Howell said it is now their "responsibility to make sure drivers are aware such language has no place during media events." Howell said the letter was just a "friendly" reminder, but that incidents in the future could lead to disciplinary action, according to a report by the BBC.
Brazil GP Planning Retirement Sendoff For Schumacher: Organizers of the Brazilian GP are planning to send Michael Schumacher back into retirement in style. In late 2006, the seven-time World Champion entered his first retirement with a pre-race celebration on the Interlagos grid involving soccer legend Pele. Now, with the 43-year-old's ultimate trip into retirement also coinciding with a Brazilian season finale, race organizers are planning a similar sendoff. But for now, the details are top secret. "Just beforehand we will talk with Bernie Ecclestone, so as we do not interfere with any of the other activities," Interlagos chief Claudia Ito is quoted by Agencia Estado. Ito is also quoted by Globo: "You'll all be surprised. Even Bernie doesn't know what will happen. I am sure Schumacher will like it," he added.
De Villota To Undergo More Operations: Maria de Villota has revealed she will undergo at least two more operations in the near future. The 32-year-old female driver, who lost her left eye in the incident, suffered serious skull, brain and face injuries earlier this year during a day of straightline testing for Marussia at a UK airfield. She is quoted by the Spanish sports daily Marca as revealing she has "five plates" in her head as a result of the impact with the truck loading ramp, "and they are still not all positioned quite right." And a second forthcoming operation, she explained, is to remedy a problem with the "limited" movement of her mouth, caused by muscle atrophy. The Spaniard said surgeons intend to fix the problems "in one or two operations, if possible." De Villota insisted: "I have never lost my good mood as I think that everything is for the better."
Zanardi Doubts DTM Test Prelude To Race Seat: Alex Zanardi has this week tested a hand-controlled DTM car. But the former F1 driver has played down expectations a race seat in the premier German touring car series could be his next project. The highly popular 46-year-old Italian secured the test due to his long-standing links with BMW, who modified a M3 DTM car and painted it gold just for the Nurburgring outing. A media statement said the German marque went to the effort to pay tribute to Zanardi's "outstanding sporting achievements," including his handcycling medals won at the London paralympics. "I still have a passion for racing," said Zanardi. "However, I'm not sure whether our demonstration drive will be anything more than just that, as the level in the DTM may possibly prove to be too high for someone of my age."
Renault Suspects Supplier To Blame For Quali Debacle: Renault suspects equipment failure caused Sebastian Vettel to be pushed to the back of the grid in Abu Dhabi. Actually, Red Bull pointed the finger of blame at its French engine supplier, revealing that Renault engineers asked for the German to be stopped at the side of the track after he qualified third last Saturday. Then, when FIA scrutineers could not find the mandatory liter of fuel in the RB8's tank for sampling, team boss Christian Horner insisted it is Renault's decision to crunch the numbers for qualifying. However, Renault's top F1 engineer Remi Taffin suspects the French marque is actually not to blame. "We need further investigation," he is quoted by the Spanish daily AS. "We have checked the numbers, we have looked at what we did with the 'robot' and each number says there should have been enough (fuel). Along with the supplier, Red Bull is now checking (the fuel equipment/robot). We have checked everything on our side and we have not seen any problems," added Taffin.
Coke Would Tackle F1 With Energy Drink - Ecclestone: Bernie Ecclestone has admitted that if Coca-Cola enters Formula One as a sponsor, it would do so with one of its 'energy drink' brands. It was reported earlier this year that Coke, arguably the most recognized brand name on earth, could be eyeing F1. Sources had told the business journalist Christian Sylt that McLaren could ultimately win the deal, replacing the British team's flagging title backer Vodafone. Asked about the rumors, Ecclestone told Eurosport: "The president of Coca-Cola is a very good friend of mine but the head of marketing has always said he didn't think Formula One was good for them." But the F1 chief executive admitted that "if they do come in I think they will come in with one of their energy drink brands, not Coke itself." Sylt said Coca-Cola's leading energy drink brand is Relentless, which according to Wikipedia "has been compared to energy drinks such as Red Bull." Ecclestone, however, warned: "You wouldn't want to take Red Bull on."
FIA Warns Drivers To Stop Bad Language: Formula One teams have been instructed to pull their drivers into line, after World Champion Sebastian Vettel and former title winner Kimi Raikkonen swore during their post-race podium interviews in Abu Dhabi last weekend. Speaking to former driver David Coulthard for the 'world feed'-broadcast new podium interviews at Yas Marina, Raikkonen said the word "sh*t" and Red Bull's Vettel "f**k." "I should just remind our audience that he (Vettel) is speaking in his second language," Coulthard said immediately on the podium, "and so we apologize for the choice of words." But in a letter to team bosses, the FIA's communications head Norman Howell said it is now their "responsibility to make sure drivers are aware such language has no place during media events." Howell said the letter was just a "friendly" reminder, but that incidents in the future could lead to disciplinary action, according to a report by the BBC.
Brazil GP Planning Retirement Sendoff For Schumacher: Organizers of the Brazilian GP are planning to send Michael Schumacher back into retirement in style. In late 2006, the seven-time World Champion entered his first retirement with a pre-race celebration on the Interlagos grid involving soccer legend Pele. Now, with the 43-year-old's ultimate trip into retirement also coinciding with a Brazilian season finale, race organizers are planning a similar sendoff. But for now, the details are top secret. "Just beforehand we will talk with Bernie Ecclestone, so as we do not interfere with any of the other activities," Interlagos chief Claudia Ito is quoted by Agencia Estado. Ito is also quoted by Globo: "You'll all be surprised. Even Bernie doesn't know what will happen. I am sure Schumacher will like it," he added.
De Villota To Undergo More Operations: Maria de Villota has revealed she will undergo at least two more operations in the near future. The 32-year-old female driver, who lost her left eye in the incident, suffered serious skull, brain and face injuries earlier this year during a day of straightline testing for Marussia at a UK airfield. She is quoted by the Spanish sports daily Marca as revealing she has "five plates" in her head as a result of the impact with the truck loading ramp, "and they are still not all positioned quite right." And a second forthcoming operation, she explained, is to remedy a problem with the "limited" movement of her mouth, caused by muscle atrophy. The Spaniard said surgeons intend to fix the problems "in one or two operations, if possible." De Villota insisted: "I have never lost my good mood as I think that everything is for the better."
Zanardi Doubts DTM Test Prelude To Race Seat: Alex Zanardi has this week tested a hand-controlled DTM car. But the former F1 driver has played down expectations a race seat in the premier German touring car series could be his next project. The highly popular 46-year-old Italian secured the test due to his long-standing links with BMW, who modified a M3 DTM car and painted it gold just for the Nurburgring outing. A media statement said the German marque went to the effort to pay tribute to Zanardi's "outstanding sporting achievements," including his handcycling medals won at the London paralympics. "I still have a passion for racing," said Zanardi. "However, I'm not sure whether our demonstration drive will be anything more than just that, as the level in the DTM may possibly prove to be too high for someone of my age."
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